A trendy diet

吉林通化縣第七中學 何 斌

如今，很多人每天都沒有攝入足夠的纖維素，這對他們的健康來說是個嚴重的問題。

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難詞探意

1. berry /?beri/n. 漿果；莓

2. gut /ɡ?t/n. 消化道；腸道

3. ilk /?lk/n. 類型；種類

4. chronic /?kr?n?k/adj. 慢性的

Nowadays, many people don't consume enough fibre on a daily basis, and that's a serious problem for so many aspects of our health. Fibre is incredibly healthy and almost all of us need to eat more of it!

Fibre can only be found naturally in whole plant-based foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables,nuts and seeds. Women are advised to consume 25 grams or more per day and men should get at least 38 grams. Most of us only consume around 17 grams a day on average.

Do you want to increase the fibre in your diet? Start by making realistic, small changes. Swap out your refined （精煉的） grains for whole varieties, serve a side salad with dinner on weeknights and add a handful of berries or an apple to your breakfast each morning. Such little changes can make a huge difference. Just make sure you're also drinking plenty of fluids to help all this additional fibre pass through the body!

Whether you're looking to lose weight, improve your gut health, or simply get a little more regular, a high-fibre diet can help. Some think that fibre isn't digestible and it isn't clear that how eating it helps. Actually, it is digestible, just not directly: Fibre feeds your good gut bacteria and helps you maintain a balanced weight, and even improves your mental health!

Following a high-fibre diet also means you're consuming more of the wholesome, plant-based foods mentioned above, which happen to be some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Apples,berries, salads and theirilkare full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants （抗氧化物質） to help protect you againstchronicdiseases like cancer and type 2 diabetes. Fibre also plays a key role in both weight loss and maintenance. Fibre-rich food fills you up faster and keeps you satisfied for longer, making a great combination for losing weight.

1. How much fibre should a man take in per day according to the text?

A. At least 38 grams.

B. At least 25 grams.

C. At least 17 grams.

D. At least 15 grams.

2. Which of the following is rich in fibre?

A. Refined grain.

B. Fluid.

C. Salad.

D. Milk.

3. What's the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A. Digestible food.

B. Weight loss.

C. Gut health.

D. The benefit of fibre.

4. What can we know about high-fibre food?

A. It is the most nutritious food.

B. It can cure people of cancer and type 2 diabetes.

C. It plays an important role in losing weight.

D. It keeps people satisfied for a short period.